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The Minister for Transport has told the Dáil that the Cabinet will make a decision next Tuesday on how it plans to implement the new EU traffic light system governing inter-country travel.

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'Significant surge capacity' at Cork hospitals

Management at Cork's two main public acute hospitals have offered an assurance that, while the availability of space within their intensive care units is tight, there are vacant ICU beds there.

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High Court President criticises lawyers over non-compliance with Covid measures

The High Court President has strongly criticised lawyers for not complying with public health regulations.

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Covid-19: Three further deaths and 1,205 new cases

There have been three coronavirus-related deaths and 1,205 new cases of the disease notified to the Department of Health in the past 24 hours.

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Donegal boy asks people to stay in and save lives

A nine-year-old boy from Raphoe in Co Donegal has issued an appeal to people to stay in, stay safe and save lives.

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Why airborne transmission of Covid-19 will increase this winter

Analysis: we will be spending more time indoors this winter and airborne transmission means the risk of the virus spreading is even greater

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HSE sees 'concerning growth' in hospitalisations

The Chief Executive of the HSE Paul Reid has said there is a "concerning growth" in the number of people being admitted to hospital for treatment for Covid-19.

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Harris pauses in-person campaign after staff member tests positive for Covid-19

US Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris has cancelled her travel plans after one of her staff members tested positive for Covid-19, the campaign said in a statement.

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763 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths in Northern Ireland

There have been 763 new Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland in the last 24-hour reporting period, the Department of Health announced, bringing the total to 23,878.

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Tánaiste says Govt may review PUP cut plans in January

The Tánaiste has indicated that the Government would review the plan to further reduce the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in January if the country is still in the teeth of the pandemic.

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Pamela Scott to close 12 of its 24 shops due to Covid-19

Pamela Scott is to close 12 of its 24 stores, resulting in the possible loss of 104 jobs, in a move to secure the future of the Irish fashion chain.

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Marts set to keep operating during Level 4 restrictions

Marts will be allowed operate in counties under Level 4 Covid-19 restrictions according to the Irish Co-Operative Organisation Society, which represents many marts.

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French health minister's home searched in Covid probe

French police searched the home of Health Minister Olivier Véran on Thursday as part of an inquiry into the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis, his office said.

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Commission says EU governments unprepared for new virus surge

The European Commission has warned EU governments are unprepared for the new surge of Covid-19 infections and recommended common measures to roll out vaccines should they become available.

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Stricter measures set to be announced for London

London's mayor Sadiq Khan said he expects the government will announce later that the city will shortly move to stricter lockdown restrictions.

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Germany sees highest daily virus cases since pandemic began

New cases of coronavirus infections in Germany have soared to 6,638 in the past 24 hours, official data showed today, reaching a daily level not seen since the start of the pandemic.

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Ryanair to close Cork and Shannon bases for the winter

Ryanair has said it is to close its bases in Cork and Shannon for the winter.

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Ibec criticises lack of consultation over Level 4

Employers' group Ibec has criticised the lack of consultation with the business sector ahead of the announcement of Level 4 restrictions in three counties.

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Additional Covid-19 restrictions from midnight tonight

The Taoiseach has said that things may get worse before they get better in relation to Covid-19 but he said the country can get through this if people work together and adhere to the rules.

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'Long Covid' could be four different syndromes - report

There will be a rise in the number of people suffering "debilitating" long-term after-effects of a Covid-19 infection, academics have warned, as they said that so-called long Covid could actually be four different syndromes.

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What essential retailers can remain open under Level 4?

As Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan move to Level 4 in the Living with Covid-19 framework, business owners, service providers and consumers will be wondering what is allowed to stay open and what must close.

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Trump's son Barron, 14, recovers after testing positive for Covid-19

President Donald Trump's teenage son Barron contracted Covid-19 after both his parents tested positive, First Lady Melania has revealed.

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At a glance: What does Level 4 mean?

The Government has decided to move the border counties of Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan to Level 4 Covid-19 restrictions.

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Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for Covid-19

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for Covid-19.

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France declares state of health emergency over Covid-19

The French government has declared a public health state of emergency, giving officials greater powers to impose new measures to contain the spread of Covid-19.

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Error in contract sent to Covid-19 contact tracers

A recruitment company hiring contact tracers for the Health Service Executive has said there was an "error" in contracts sent to job applicants, described in the Dáil today as "zero-hour" contracts.

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Covid-19: Five further deaths and 1,095 new cases

There have been five coronavirus-related deaths and 1,095 new cases of the disease notified to the Department of Health in the past 24 hours.

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Majority believe more Covid-19 restrictions needed - poll

A majority of people believe that the Government should introduce further restrictions to control the spread of Covid-19 according to the latest Public Opinion Tracking Research conducted on behalf of the Department of Health by Amárach Research.

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Vaccine may not end pandemic due to fake news, warn scientists

Developing a working Covid-19 vaccine "might not be enough" to end the pandemic unless steps are taken to tackle coronavirus misinformation, scientists have warned.

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Travel agents owed up to €30m from airlines over Covid-19, says sector chief

Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Travel Agents Association Pat Dawson has said travel agents and tour operators are owed between €25m-€30m from airlines.

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At a glance - new restrictions for NI

Tougher restrictions for Northern Ireland will come into effect for four weeks beginning on Friday.

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ICU units in Liverpool at 90% capacity, city in Tier 3 shutdown

Intensive care units in hospitals in Liverpool are more than 90% full, with the city soon expected to reach levels of bed occupancy seen during the first wave of Covid-19, a city council leader has said.

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People urged to dig deep to stop virus spread

The Chief Medical Officer has said the spread of Covid-19 is an issue for the whole population.

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European countries impose restrictions as virus surges

As Europe imposed new restrictions to try to stall a second coronavirus wave, hopes for vaccines suffered a blow with the suspension of two clinical trials in the United States.

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Schools, pubs to shut as NI set for weeks of increased restrictions

Northern Ireland is set for a period of intensified coronavirus restrictions after ministers agreed to closures of schools, pubs and restaurants.

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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris restricts movements after close contact with Covid-19 case

The Garda Commissioner is restricting his movements following contact with a garda officer who subsequently tested positive for Covid-19.

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Dutch PM orders 'partial lockdown', all bars and cafes to close

The Netherlands will go into "partial lockdown" to curb one of Europe's biggest coronavirus surges, with all bars, cafes and restaurants to close, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said.

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Warning over ICU capacity as Covid cases rise in Paris

Hospitals in Paris could have up to 90% of intensive care beds taken up with Covid-19 patients as soon as next week.

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Seven deaths, 863 new Covid cases in Northern Ireland

Seven further deaths and another 863 positive cases of Covid-19 have been reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland.

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First coronavirus reinfection in US confirmed by researchers

Researchers in the US have reported the country's first confirmed case of coronavirus reinfection.

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Christmas bonus for majority receiving PUP in Budget 2021

Agreement has been reached on a Christmas bonus for the majority of those receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.

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EU agrees common rules for virus travel restrictions

EU countries have agreed common criteria to coordinate coronavirus travel restrictions, in an effort to end the confusing patchwork of national rules that has developed during the pandemic.

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Peru's Machu Picchu reopens for one tourist stranded by Covid

Peru opened the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu for a single Japanese tourist after the World Heritage Site was closed for over seven months due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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UK govt scientists advised lockdown in September

The British government has been accused of ignoring its own scientists after documents showed that a "circuit-breaker" lockdown was recommended for England by expert advisers three weeks ago.

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Covid curfews on cities in France being considered

The French cabinet will meet today to discuss further measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic, including the possibility of imposing curfews.

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Johnson & Johnson pauses Covid vaccine trial as participant becomes ill

Johnson & Johnson has temporarily halted its Covid-19 vaccine trial because one of its participants had become sick, the company said.

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NPHET to look for 'encouraging signs' over virus spread

The National Public Health Emergency team will be looking for evidence on how well Level 3 measures are working when it meets again on Thursday.

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First Covid reinfection in US confirmed by researchers

Researchers in the US have reported the country's first confirmed case of coronavirus reinfection.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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